Wreck removal of the Cargo ship Golden Ray in the St. Simons Sound One of my favorite CZcams Channels: / alfredmontaner www.stsimonsso... bloximages.chi...
Thank you for the great report. Great to see progress. Great credit due to all who contained the fire and cleaned up afterwards. Thank you everyone involved in this cut and clean up. Have a great holiday.
Thanks Capt. Andy.... Glad you were on site to see section three separated.... Enjoy your time away.... Thanks again for your reporting of the Golden Ray demise.... She will be here when you return!
Glad they got section 3 done. Hopefully the next two cuts go easier. I found a channel that the VB 10,000 has today. Now I know why they built it. You even have fans on there too Captain Andy. Everyone have a great 4th of July! America's birthday.🇺🇲🎆🗽
Capt Andy, thanks for documenting the process of clearing the Golden Ray wreck. I used to spend a lot of time on St. Simons. I hope this wreck has not damaged the environment of the sound. I have to catch up with all of your vids. Great work.,
FINALLY!!!!! Glad that you were still at home to see this and give us this fantastic News. Have a great vacation and then it will be back to seeing how the next cut goes.
Awesome ‼️ Thanks for that report Capt Andy. Only two more cuts to go and the St. Simons Sound is rid of this sickening disaster. Thanks again for the update and enjoy your well deserved vacation. Stay safe out there Capt Andy! Thanks
Glad to see the cut done, hate all the oil. But if consider there was something in the neighborhood of 15,000 gallons of oil in the vehicles they have done a pretty good job of containment.
@@MinorcanMullet the two and twenty was just a seed for thought. You have covered this since the beginning. It would be really cool to take all the information you have recorded and make it into a documentary but only if that is something you would be interested in doing. I can't imagine how long it would take to cut splice and edit that much data or if you would even be interested in doing something like that. I have being following your updates forever it seems and have dearly enjoyed it. It has been a long and frustrating process but it is not unique to our state. It has happened many times all over the world. The impacts from something like this last for years I'm sure. It is something I would enjoy seeing and I'm sure many others would also. Following the weekly updates is one thing but seeing a documentary that ties it all together is something totally different. No one covered this like you did. My hats off to you bro. Thank you so much for your dedication. Going out in all kinds of weather to bring us these updates. Enjoy your time off and enjoy your vacation. Wish I was going with ya. Would love a day on the MM.
OK now! It was finished the cutting of section 3! Glad that was done before your vacation! You'll enjoy it better. Yes there's a bunch of cars in this section. Good report today! Enjoy your vacation and have a safe fun time! Get you some good eating while on vacation. It's always good on the road!
Thanks for the report! So glad this section has been separated. I wonder how many cars or car parts fall off to the seabed when the sections are separated? I have a feeling that there are dozens down there.
That thing is just packed with cars....mute testimony to what caused the GR to capsize in the first place. Now that linear shaped charges are at play, we shall see how long the last 2 cut take. Well done!
Some fantastic and really interesting shots there. Some decks appear undamaged by fire, and some parts still look relatively "as good as new" as far as the paint finish goes, albeit from a very long way off! Stay safe and many thanks for your efforts
The chopper was out early today. The state put out a short 1 min video of the separation earlier. Your video is better, you give details. Blessings from middle GA. Happy 4th & have a nice vacation.
Cool video series, I work on the Savannah river, and we see ro ro’s move in and out of port weekly, saw this vessel laid over before they started cutting it up, we were on Jekyll at driftwood beach checking it out, lots of progress has been made since then.
My first visit to your channel. Recommended by Alfred Montanter when you visited him at Black Point Marina in Miami. I LOVE this kind of "Modern Marvels" content. Thanks for your work. I subscribed and look forward to your updates. And I'm gonna do a little research on what's known about the Golden Ray accident.
Hooray, Hooray, HOORAH! Two more cuts to go, and the Golden Ray will be gone. Then a bunch of clean-up and the sound will be back to "normal?" Thanks for the videos, and stay safe on your vacation. Jon
Your image at about 0:53 clearly gives an idea of how many cars are still inside (remembering the grapple would not have been able to reach this far back). It look like a vehicle has been cut on what is now the top of 4th deck, and perhaps several vehicles at the bottom of 1st deck. Thank you for your report today, and now you can relax on your vacation. I am sure the Golden Ray, or what's left of it will still be there when you return. Will it be gone by Thanks Giving?
Surprises me that the VB could lift that mess with mud and vehicles and that the section didn’t collapse with all the added weight. No salvage required now, only scrapping.
Thank you for the last minute report it is much appreciated. Enjoy your holidays. My oldest son wants to ask you a question if he may. He asks what are you going to do when this monstrosity has gone.
Interesting that they moved the section far from the rest of the ship with the VB. I’m thinking that perhaps maneuvering a regular barge underneath is one thing, but doing the same thing with a dry dock is a whole different kettle of fish.
Why did they not just roll the ship upright pump out the water and float it away? Who's jurisdiction would this be Justice Dept or FBI? Follow the money.
Probably won't be an investigation as this is a privately funded event (insurance). That is until the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund is tapped into. MM
@@MinorcanMullet That is a shame because this is screaming for one and did not the state or the feds have to sign off on this? They could probably make a movie of the thought process and backroom dealings that led to this incomprehensible salvage plan.
Holy smokes, look at the cars in there. Thanks Captain Andy!
Amazing video and photos Andy.
Seeing all that weight suspended by the VB is incredible!!
It really is. MM
Thank you for the great report. Great to see progress. Great credit due to all who contained the fire and cleaned up afterwards. Thank you everyone involved in this cut and clean up. Have a great holiday.
Glad you enjoyed it! MM
Thanks Capt. Andy.... Glad you were on site to see section three separated.... Enjoy your time away.... Thanks again for your reporting of the Golden Ray demise.... She will be here when you return!
Thanks! MM
Great to see section 3 gone ❕ And Captain Andy...have a great 4th 😎
Thats awesome news. Just 2 more cuts thats an understatement! Have a great 4th of July.
Thank you for the update great video really good shots Hope you have an awesome Fourth of July weekend Be safe look forward to seeing you back
Thanks. MM
Glad they got section 3 done. Hopefully the next two cuts go easier. I found a channel that the VB 10,000 has today. Now I know why they built it. You even have fans on there too Captain Andy. Everyone have a great 4th of July! America's birthday.🇺🇲🎆🗽
Awesome! MM
Have a great time its good they finished the cut before you left too, looking forward to seeing where you are going.
Capt Andy, thanks for documenting the process of clearing the Golden Ray wreck. I used to spend a lot of time on St. Simons. I hope this wreck has not damaged the environment of the sound. I have to catch up with all of your vids. Great work.,
FINALLY!!!!! Glad that you were still at home to see this and give us this fantastic News. Have a great vacation and then it will be back to seeing how the next cut goes.
Awesome ‼️ Thanks for that report Capt Andy. Only two more cuts to go and the St. Simons Sound is rid of this sickening disaster. Thanks again for the update and enjoy your well deserved vacation. Stay safe out there Capt Andy! Thanks
Glad to see the cut done, hate all the oil. But if consider there was something in the neighborhood of 15,000 gallons of oil in the vehicles they have done a pretty good job of containment.
Yay! Two more cuts to go. Have a great 4th!
Thank you Capt. Andy. I hope once this is over you will put together a 2 years in 20 minute video from all the reports you have done.
Not sure I can do it in 20 Minutes! MM
@@MinorcanMullet the two and twenty was just a seed for thought. You have covered this since the beginning. It would be really cool to take all the information you have recorded and make it into a documentary but only if that is something you would be interested in doing. I can't imagine how long it would take to cut splice and edit that much data or if you would even be interested in doing something like that. I have being following your updates forever it seems and have dearly enjoyed it. It has been a long and frustrating process but it is not unique to our state. It has happened many times all over the world. The impacts from something like this last for years I'm sure. It is something I would enjoy seeing and I'm sure many others would also. Following the weekly updates is one thing but seeing a documentary that ties it all together is something totally different. No one covered this like you did. My hats off to you bro. Thank you so much for your dedication. Going out in all kinds of weather to bring us these updates. Enjoy your time off and enjoy your vacation. Wish I was going with ya. Would love a day on the MM.
OK now! It was finished the cutting of section 3! Glad that was done before your vacation! You'll enjoy it better. Yes there's a bunch of cars in this section. Good report today! Enjoy your vacation and have a safe fun time! Get you some good eating while on vacation. It's always good on the road!
I was afraid you had already gone on your vacation. Thanks for the report. Now you can take a few days off. ; )
Thanks for the report!
So glad this section has been separated. I wonder how many cars or car parts fall off to the seabed when the sections are separated?
I have a feeling that there are dozens down there.
I'm sure that when the ship is finally removed - the bottom will be cleaner than before. They will spend a huge amount of time cleaning up.
Good question! MM
By all means Andy, get some relaxation in. You've done amazing work, and not under the best conditions. We'll be looking for you, buddy!
That thing is just packed with cars....mute testimony to what caused the GR to capsize in the first place. Now that linear shaped charges are at play, we shall see how long the last 2 cut take. Well done!
Thanks! MM
Some fantastic and really interesting shots there. Some decks appear undamaged by fire, and some parts still look relatively "as good as new" as far as the paint finish goes, albeit from a very long way off! Stay safe and many thanks for your efforts
Glad you enjoyed. MM
The chopper was out early today. The state put out a short 1 min video of the separation earlier. Your video is better, you give details. Blessings from middle GA. Happy 4th & have a nice vacation.
We put the video up for Friday's report. MM
Cool video series, I work on the Savannah river, and we see ro ro’s move in and out of port weekly, saw this vessel laid over before they started cutting it up, we were on Jekyll at driftwood beach checking it out, lots of progress has been made since then.
Thanks for checking out the channel! That RoRo had some 4200 cars on it when she laid over. MM
Awesome progress and report!
Thanks Captain
My first visit to your channel. Recommended by Alfred Montanter when you visited him at Black Point Marina in Miami. I LOVE this kind of "Modern Marvels" content. Thanks for your work. I subscribed and look forward to your updates. And I'm gonna do a little research on what's known about the Golden Ray accident.
Thanks! When she rolled, 4 Korean sailors were trapped in the hull for a couple of days while rescue teams cut their way in. MM
Thanks for the report, great shots. We will be down there today, I hope to see section 3 on the move. Have a good Vacation and 4th
You should see plenty! MM
Hooray, Hooray, HOORAH! Two more cuts to go, and the Golden Ray will be gone. Then a bunch of clean-up and the sound will be back to "normal?" Thanks for the videos, and stay safe on your vacation. Jon
Great shots, plus the inside closeups
Have a good and safe time. Best wishes Bob.
Another great video Andy. Enjoy your break.
I thought you went on Vacation.Thank you Captain Andy.
Soon! MM
Nice coverage. It's amazing to me that they pick the hull up using nylon hawsers as a bridle. They are the worlds strongest bra straps.
Funny. MM
That's awesome thanks for the update
You bet. MM
Your image at about 0:53 clearly gives an idea of how many cars are still inside (remembering the grapple would not have been able to reach this far back).
It look like a vehicle has been cut on what is now the top of 4th deck, and perhaps several vehicles at the bottom of 1st deck.
Thank you for your report today, and now you can relax on your vacation. I am sure the Golden Ray, or what's left of it will still be there when you return.
Will it be gone by Thanks Giving?
That's a good guess. MM
Amen!!!
Be Safe and enjoy!!!Many many thanks to You.
Thanks. MM
Thanks MM, Happy 4th of July!
Same to you! MM
Great coverage and very interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it. MM
Section three done ,go on holiday nothing much else will happen in your absence go and enjoy your time out.
Surprises me that the VB could lift that mess with mud and vehicles and that the section didn’t collapse with all the added weight. No salvage required now, only scrapping.
Nasty mess! MM
Thank you for update.
Our pleasure! MM
It's stubby looking for sure!
Thank you for the last minute report it is much appreciated. Enjoy your holidays.
My oldest son wants to ask you a question if he may. He asks what are you going to do when this monstrosity has gone.
I would like to continue telling tales of the Minorcan Mullet doing some fun things and marine interests here. MM
Interesting that they moved the section far from the rest of the ship with the VB.
I’m thinking that perhaps maneuvering a regular barge underneath is one thing, but doing the same thing with a dry dock is a whole different kettle of fish.
Awesome as always!!!
Thanks again! MM
Thank you!
You're welcome! MM
Oooohhhhh HAPPY DAY 🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼🤠🤘🏼
And enjoy your vacation!
So much for Vacation Sailor! Enjoy your 4th
Looks like we will be on storm watch. MM
@@MinorcanMullet Batten down the hatches, set condition ZEBRA
Awesome pictures, did you get a new lens?
Not yet! MM
Wondering if the salvage workers get a break or are they going straight thru til completion?
24/7. MM
No chopper less boats = cost savings
It wasn't up while we were out there. MM
I wonder just how many tons that section weighs?
Last section cut was 6500 tons. MM
What is the approximate dimensions of this section?
Estimate 80'. MM
WATCHED LETEST VIDEO YOU COULD SEE CHAINS JUMP THROUGH AT AROUND 6 05 AM
Missed it again! MM
Chit show
I was out there when you found that I was on the beach
Did you see any debris on the beach? MM
@@MinorcanMulletyes I picked up some debris along walking down the beach did my part wish I could have done more
Why did they not just roll the ship upright pump out the water and float it away?
Who's jurisdiction would this be Justice Dept or FBI? Follow the money.
Probably won't be an investigation as this is a privately funded event (insurance). That is until the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund is tapped into. MM
@@MinorcanMullet That is a shame because this is screaming for one and did not the state or the feds have to sign off on this? They could probably make a movie of the thought process and backroom dealings that led to this incomprehensible salvage plan.